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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
4
Real estate agent offers Bulletin No 24 as a vehicle to list and advertise property for sale. Bulletin No 23 has sold most listings, with many items not yet advertised. Agent promises wide distribution, free posting unless sold, and easy removal on request with prompt service.
Miss Harriett Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Thompson of Donnan who works as a telegraph operator at the World’s Fair will have her bust exhibited. Artist Arthur Schulz the Prussian government representative at the fair persuaded her to sit for the sculpture after ongoing consultations with friends. Thompson nineteen years old has five years with Postal Telegraph and is noted for her brunette appearance and beauty.
State of Iowa Fayette County to Hanna Aylesworth Francis Rollason Teresa Smith Ketlo Paine Phillip Touln Margaret Carroll Mary Killerlain and Pam Kivedain You are notified that a petition of J M Edmunds administrator of the estate of James Tobin deceased to sell real estate to pay debts is on file in Fayette County District Court West Union Iowa The land includes Lot 1 Block 3 and Lots 4 5 6 Block 4 Westfield addition Fayette County Iowa If you appear and defend before noon September 2 1904 your default will be entered and judgment rendered as prayed Hancock and Bings Attorneys for plaintiff
A roundup of town happenings reports travel by Beyer Schori Capper and Kinney. Weather signaling post disrupted tales of Jubilee Week at the German Baptist church. Hand injuries strike Schlupp and Capper while milking. Ill news from Berlin Wisconsin prompts a potential trip. Upcoming events include a club dance and a Ball game as Elgin faces Clermont on the Elgin grounds.
The 50th Fayette County Fair features Broncho John's Celebrated Wild West show as a free daily attraction with a Deadwood stage coach, ten bucking cowboys, four pony express riders, a sham battle with Indians, cowboy races, roping, trick burros, and road agents. Cattle stalls move near the main entrance for exhibitors and sightseers as ball games are arranged. organizers aim for a record Golden anniversary.
Attend the Sunday ball game featuring Elgin versus Clermont. The notice promises a lively event with a fun atmosphere and strong attendance. Bertha Abbey has returned home to the western part of the state after teaching school there.
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